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This is a great recipe for left over chicken on the bones or for a cold day! also a great milk chicken soup for sickness!

Caldo Xochitl Soup (Pretty Soup) Recipe

Melissa @ Living a Frugal Life
This Caldo Xochitl Soup recipe is a cilantro soup that many call caldo de pollo. This Chicken and Lime Soup is light, fresh, and flavorful with shredded chicken, vegetables, fresh cilantro, and a tangy chicken broth with a splash of lime.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Chicken, Dinner
Cuisine Brazillian, Latin, Mexican
Servings 8 -10
Calories 265 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 fryer Chicken or Rotisserie Chicken
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 bunch Cilantro Chopped if desired
  • 1/2 tsp. black peppercorns
  • 2 Qts water
  • 1 Medium Carrot
  • 1 1/2 Cups White Rice Cooked

For Toppings

  • Lime Wedges
  • Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • Serrano Chilies chopped
  • Green Onions chopped
  • Tomatoes chopped
  • Avocado Cubed or slices

Instructions
 

If using Fryer Chicken

  • Simmer chicken and above ingredients for 1 hour
  • Remove chicken and let it cool then shred for topping
  • Take chicken off bones
  • Let broth cool and skim off fat

If using rotisserie chicken:

  • remove chicken meat from bones of chicken
  • Use remaining caracas to make the broth by placing it in the water with remaining ingredients for 1 hour
  • Shred chicken that was removed
  • Add chicken broth or bullion to increase flavor as needed

After broth is made:

  • Add carrots and simmer until tender
  • Serve in bowl with rice, chicken, and other desired toppings

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal
Keyword caldo de pollo, Caldo Xochitl Soup, chicken and lime soup, cilantro soup, Mexican chicken soup
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